Substance Misuse Case Manager - criminal justice team in Doncaster

Help people break the cycle of addiction and offending. Are you passionate about helping people make lasting changes to their lives? Do you want a career where every day brings the opportunity to make a genuine difference? The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) has been transforming the lives of people affected by problematic drug and alcohol use for over 40 years. As a registered charity with a strong reputation for innovation and high-quality support, we're committed to helping individuals, families and communities thrive.

About Aspire: Aspire is a long-standing partnership between ADS and Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH), bringing together the expertise of the NHS with the flexibility and person-centred approach of the voluntary sector. For more than 20 years, we've delivered high-quality drug and alcohol services across our local communities. Together, we provide responsive, evidence-based support that helps people build healthier, more independent futures. This is an exciting time to join our service. With continued improvement in drug and alcohol treatment, there are more opportunities than ever to develop your career while making a real impact.

About the role: As part of our Criminal Justice Team, you'll support people whose lives have been affected by substance misuse and involvement with the criminal justice system. Working closely with courts, probation services, prisons and partner agencies, you'll help individuals address the challenges that contribute to offending, supporting them on their journey towards recovery, stability and a more positive future. This is a rewarding role for someone who is compassionate, resilient and committed to helping people achieve meaningful change.

About you: We're looking for someone who has experience of working in substance misuse or a related field and is passionate about supporting people to reach their potential. You will hold one of the following:

• A relevant degree such as Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a related discipline; or
• A Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification)
• A Level 3 qualification in Tackling Substance Misuse (or equivalent)

Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to delivering high-quality, recovery-focused support that places individuals at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive programme of accredited training and professional development to help you build your career. We're also proud to support newly qualified Social Workers through the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme.

What we offer: In return for your commitment, you'll receive:

• Salary of £26,682 - £32,559, depending on experience.
• 29 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days after two years and 34 days after five years, plus public holidays.
• A generous pension with a 6% employer contribution.
• Health Scheme.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• A personalised learning and development plan with access to accredited training.
• The opportunity to join ADS during an exciting period of growth and service development.

Working at ADS is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a lasting difference to the lives of people affected by substance misuse and their families. The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK before employment commences. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. ADS is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

About ADS: For over 30 years, we have delivered effective interventions in towns and cities. We've helped thousands of local people on the road to recovery, across Humberside, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, as we help the national strategy on a local basis. The Alcohol & Drug Service is a charity (Registered Charity 1108595; and a Company Limited by Guarantee, Company No. 05375809). The majority of our funding comes through contracts with statutory commissioners such as Local Authorities and the NHS, but we receive valuable income from charitable grants and individual fundraising efforts which supports many of our most innovative services. We are governed by a Board of Trustees. We ensure that the organisation is run well and we are a part of the Investors in People scheme, a quality framework which is independently audited. We currently hold the Silver award.

Our Values:

• Honesty: We believe that honesty underpins all that we do.
• Diversity: We believe that there is strength in diversity.
• Service user and carer focused: We believe that our sole raison d'être is to deliver effective services to service users and carers.
• Effective: We believe that evidence based services that are continuously developing in the light of experience produce the most effective outcomes for service users.
• Caring: We believe that the best services are delivered by people who care about what they do.

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave
• Attractive pension package
• Health scheme
• Training opportunities
• Enhanced sick pay